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Brabbin Family History

Brabbin Surname Meaning

see Brabin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brabbin family from?

You can see how Brabbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabbin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brabbin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Brabbin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brabbin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brabbin families in 1891.
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What did your Brabbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brabbin. 34% of Brabbin men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 100% of Brabbin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    34%
  • Colliery Hewer (below) Heavy Worker
    23%
  • Iron Moulder
    23%
  • Carpenter R A F Heavy Work
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brabbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Brabbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabbin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 76 immigration records available for the last name Brabbin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Brabbin. For the veterans among your Brabbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabbin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Brabbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brabbin in 1968 was 64, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabbin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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